Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 6th Norway Blitz 2018

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Levon Aronian won) · 52 moves · Round 8.1 · 27 May 2018

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Levon Aronian
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLevon Aronian
  • Result0-1 · Levon Aronian won
  • Event6th Norway Blitz 2018
  • Round8.1
  • Date27 May 2018
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 103 of 237 between Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian in the Rama Chess database (2004–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 82–40 with 115 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Aronian, ½-½ (GRENKE Chess Classic 2018, 2018).

Next game: Carlsen vs Aronian, 1-0 (6th Norway Chess 2018, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian, 6th Norway Blitz 2018

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bxc6 dxc6 6.Qe2 Qe7 7.Nbd2 Bg4 8.h3 Bh5 9.a3 Nd7 10.b4 Bb6 11.Nc4 a5 12.Rb1 axb4 13.axb4 Ra2 14.O-O O-O 15.Rb2 Rfa8 16.c3 Ra1 17.Rc2 f6 18.Rd1 Nf8 19.Nxb6 cxb6 20.Be3 Ne6 21.Rd2 b5 22.Rxa1 Rxa1+ 23.Rd1 Ra3 24.Qb2 Bxf3 25.gxf3 Ra4 26.Qb3 Kh8 27.d4 exd4 28.cxd4 Rxb4 29.Qd3 Ng5 30.Bxg5 fxg5 31.d5 cxd5 32.Qxd5 h6 33.Qf5 Rc4 34.Rd7 Qf6 35.Qd5 Rc8 36.Kg2 Rf8 37.Qd3 Qc6 38.Rd5 b4 39.Rb5 Qc3 40.Qxc3 bxc3 41.Rc5 b5 42.Rxc3 b4 43.Rb3 Rb8 44.Kf1 Kg8 45.Ke2 Kf7 46.Kd3 Ke6 47.Kc4 Ke5 48.Rxb4 Rxb4+ 49.Kxb4 Kd4 50.Kb3 h5 51.Kc2 g4 52.hxg4 h4 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian met over the board in this full-length game at 6th Norway Blitz 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 52 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Levon Aronian won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian?

In the 237 games between them in our database (2004 to 2024) Carlsen leads 82–40 with 115 draws. This game is number 103 of 237.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Levon Aronian played?

At the 6th Norway Blitz 2018, round 8.1, on 27 May 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Levon Aronian (Black), at 6th Norway Blitz 2018 in 2018.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Levon Aronian won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (104 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

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